Betrayal
Written by Robin Lee Hatcher
Narrated by Laural Merlington
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
It’s the turn of the twentieth century and drifter Hugh Brennan is a man well acquainted with betrayal. Hugh finds himself drawn to the attractive widow, Julia, yet when he looks into her eyes, he recognizes the same hurt that haunts him.
Julia Grace has little reason to trust men, but she’s going to have to trust someone if she’s to keep her ranch from the clutches of her dead husband’s half-brother. Is it possible God had a hand in bringing Hugh to her door?
The latest historical romance from award-winning author Robin Lee Hatcher and the second book in the Where the Heart Lives series, Betrayal will take you to the high desert of western Wyoming, through the crags of the Rocky Mountains, and into the hearts of two seekers learning to trust God’s love no matter the circumstances.
Robin Lee Hatcher
Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of over 80 novels and novellas with over five million copies of her books in print. She is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her numerous awards include the RITA Award, the Carol Award, the Christy Award, the HOLT Medallion, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award. Robin is also the recipient of prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. When not writing, she enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, Bible art journaling, reading books that make her cry, watching romantic movies, and decorative planning. Robin makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog and a persnickety tuxedo cat.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5great book! look forward to finishing this series! strongly suggest reading.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A wonderful Christian story. Love it. A must listen too.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a wonderful and cleanly-written book of the eldest and only son of a dying mother, who gave her deathbed wish that he would contact a Dr. who ran an orphanage that place orphans in homes out west. He also promised to keep the family together and see over his two younger sisters. He was unable to keep these promises through no fault of his own.Eighteen years later he is trying to keep at least part of his promise and find his two sisters. He was able to get a good lead on finding one but only a partial lead on finding the other. He has had a long, hard eighteen years and has only a horse, saddle, rifle and a few clothes. His horse becomes lame on his way to find Felicia. He stops at a ranch owned by a struggling widow. He is allowed water do drink and give his horse. He asks for temporary work so his horses leg can heal. After much inward debate, she allows him to help for a short while with only food and shelter as his pay. Each has some dark secrets. Secrets that possibly will keep them apart.There is a couple of twists of events plus conflicts that may not be resolved to continue in their friendship that evolves. I won this in a Christian writer’s giveaway!It is a keeper. My review gives this book a solid Four Stars rating.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5On the small farm of Sage-hen, off of Pine Creek, Wyoming, God tests the bonds of love on two broken, desperate individuals: Hugh Brennan and Julia Grace. Both have troublesome pasts that still haunt them, and both are clinging onto their faiths as tightly as they can... because they know that if they don't, they just might let go.Hugh is burdened by an unjust accusation of a crime; he served the sentence he didn't deserve, and now he wants a fresh start. By fate, he meets Julia, who can both give and accept the help Hugh needs and has, allowing the two to slowly, steadily depend on each other. In a stormy battle between desire and committal to God, painful, unfair pasts are slowly and elaborately unraveled. I loved being able to get each Hugh and Julia's backstories little by little; it definitely kept me reading. I found it very admirable how both characters' faiths remained solid even after all they went through. They're strong people—good people—and for sticking with the Lord even when betrayed by those they loved most, they deserve each other in every aspect.Julia is not likable. Her work offer to Hugh very generous, considering the financial situation she is in her late husband, Angus's, wake, but she's unaffectionate, which I think transpires largely due to the stiff, unfeeling dialogue. I found this to be the case in the first book in this series, Belonging; all the conversations are weak, often one-worded, and sometimes just plain unfriendly. Hugh, on the other hand, I liked. He's charming and the perfect gentleman, though not much of a swoon-worthy masculine hero. He's kind and virtuous, though, so I couldn't ask for a better protagonist. Through all of the characters—minor ones included—and especially through Hatcher's gorgeous, literary voice, I really felt an emotional resonance from all the relationships. Unfortunately, Julia and Hugh's "romance" was a little lacking because it's very chaste and there's no specific indication of more-than-friends feelings until the last few pages, but as a Christian novel, it successfully portrays love from all perspectives. Love isn't about being sexual or romantic; it's about finding oneself, and better yet, finding a better self within another person. In each other, Hugh and Julia find an escape from lonely childhoods, abusive pasts, and the pain of loss—an escape from the normal; such abnormality is absolutely wonderful.My main issue with the book is the central conflicts: they're too stale. They revolve around the impending threat of Julia losing Sage-hen due to an uncertain investment, as well as the relationship with her mother that she still has the power—but not the courage—to repair. There is plenty of rising tension, but both are resolved way to quickly, way too easily; essentially, there is no climax, which is something I feel every story needs. I would have liked to see a bit of suspense, a bit of a struggle!Betrayal makes the perfect stand-alone novel because there are no recurring situations or main characters from the first book in the series, but readers of Belonging will rejoice Hugh's reunion with his sister, Felicia, whom he has not seen since their separation upon being orphaned. This part was heartwarming, but very brief and hasted. There's no jubilant meeting scene, only a few sentences describing how Hugh finds her in Frenchman's Bluff, Idaho. I wish their reunion would have been elaborated upon.Pros: Beautiful writing style and flow // Grounded, moral characters // Hugh is good-natured and a great character // Great cast of secondary characters // Livable, breathable historical setting // Strong Christian undertone // Not preachy // Tragic pasts are slowly revealed, which makes the reader holding on // Hugh reunites with his long-lost sister, FeliciaCons: Passive conflicts // Julia lacks compassion // Very little romance // Said "romance" isn't very believable // Dialogue is too cool and clippedLove: "[Julia] swallowed the questions. She would let [Hugh] keep his secrets so she could keep hers."Verdict: While the main conflicts are weakly resolved and the dialogue tends to flatten out, the emotional turmoil, unfaltering faith, and wild determination in Betrayal will strengthen readers' trust and warm their hearts. This is a story about renewal, about redemption, about leaving the things of the past in the past, and focusing on God and on the future; Hatcher's silky, glimmering prose leads it on seamlessly.7 hearts: Not without flaws, but overall enjoyable.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is the second book in this series about the Brennan family. We are meeting up with the brother of the family, Hugh, and he is in the process of trying to locate his sisters.When his horse pulls up lame, he makes a stop at Julia Grace's ranch. She is leery of strangers, but lets him stay. Both Julia and Hugh have many demons in their past, but they also share a great love of the Lord.Can these two forge a relationship with all that is stacked against them, they both need to find forgiveness for those who have harmed them. Will Julia be able to keep her ranch? Will Hugh find his sisters?Enjoy this look at early America, late 1880's Wyoming. Follow along and enjoy this story and a peek at our beautiful Country.I received this book from the Publisher Zondervan, and was not required to give a positive review.